Who Is C.J. Harris? American Idol 2014 Contestant Background Info

C.J. Harris's drive to find success as a singer — and as a contestant on American IdolSeason 13 — is rooted in tragedy. His father recently passed away at a young age, having suffered a massive heart attack. "I see myself in him all the time," C.J. said in the January 29 episode. "It's made me a better man." The 22-year-old traveled all the way from Jasper, Alabama, to Salt Lake City, Utah, to audition for the 2014 season — and his tryout aired on January 29. Before he sang, though, C.J....